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Accountant General
The Accountant General or Accountant-General was formerly an officer in the English Court of Chancery who received all moneys lodged in court, deposited them in a bank, and disbursed them.
The Accountant General or Accountant-General was formerly an officer in the English Court of Chancery who received all moneys lodged in court, deposited them in a bank, and disbursed them.
Adjudicator
An adjudicator is someone who presides, judges and arbitrates during a formal dispute.
An adjudicator is someone who presides, judges and arbitrates during a formal dispute.
Administrative scrivener
Administrative scriveners, also known as Immigration Lawyers and gyosei-shoshi lawyers, form a legal profession in Japan.
Administrative scriveners, also known as Immigration Lawyers and gyosei-shoshi lawyers, form a legal profession in Japan.
Advocate
An advocate is a Chartered Professional who speaks on behalf of another person, especially in a legal context.
An advocate is a Chartered Professional who speaks on behalf of another person, especially in a legal context.
Advocate General
An Advocate General is a senior law officer of a country or other jurisdiction, usually charged with advising the courts or Government on legal matters.
An Advocate General is a senior law officer of a country or other jurisdiction, usually charged with advising the courts or Government on legal matters.
Advocatus
An advocatus, or advocate, was generally a medieval term meaning "lawyer".
An advocatus, or advocate, was generally a medieval term meaning "lawyer".
Agency in English law
Agency in English law is a component of UK commercial law, and forms a core set of rules necessary for the smooth functioning of business.
Agency in English law is a component of UK commercial law, and forms a core set of rules necessary for the smooth functioning of business.
Arbitrator
An arbitral tribunal (or arbitration tribunal) is a panel of one or more adjudicators which is convened and sits to resolve a dispute by way of arbitration.
An arbitral tribunal (or arbitration tribunal) is a panel of one or more adjudicators which is convened and sits to resolve a dispute by way of arbitration.
Assessor (law)
In some jurisdictions, an assessor is a judge's or magistrate's assistant.
In some jurisdictions, an assessor is a judge's or magistrate's assistant.
Associate Justice
Associate Justice or Associate Judge is the title for a member of a judicial panel who is not the Chief Justice in some jurisdictions.
Associate Justice or Associate Judge is the title for a member of a judicial panel who is not the Chief Justice in some jurisdictions.
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States are the members of the Supreme Court of the United States other than the Chief Justice of the United States.
Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States are the members of the Supreme Court of the United States other than the Chief Justice of the United States.
Attorney at foreign law
Attorneys at foreign law, or gaiben for short, are lawyers from foreign countries licensed to practice law in Japan.
Attorneys at foreign law, or gaiben for short, are lawyers from foreign countries licensed to practice law in Japan.
Attorney general
In most common law jurisdictions, the attorney general or attorney-general is the main legal advisor to the government, and in some jurisdictions he or she may also have executive responsi...
In most common law jurisdictions, the attorney general or attorney-general is the main legal advisor to the government, and in some jurisdictions he or she may also have executive responsi...
Attorney-client matching
Attorney–client matching (ACM), which has sometimes been referred to as online legal matching, is a subset of legal advertising that allows participating attorneys to be matched with poten...
Attorney–client matching (ACM), which has sometimes been referred to as online legal matching, is a subset of legal advertising that allows participating attorneys to be matched with poten...
Bail bondsman
A bail bond agent, or bondsman, is any person or corporation that will act as a surety and pledge money or property as bail for the appearance of persons accused in court.
A bail bond agent, or bondsman, is any person or corporation that will act as a surety and pledge money or property as bail for the appearance of persons accused in court.
Barrister
A barrister is a member of one of the two classes of lawyer found in many common law jurisdictions with split legal professions.
A barrister is a member of one of the two classes of lawyer found in many common law jurisdictions with split legal professions.
Barristers' clerk
A barristers' clerk is a manager and administrator in a set of barristers' chambers.
A barristers' clerk is a manager and administrator in a set of barristers' chambers.
Bounty hunter
A bounty hunter captures fugitives for a monetary reward.
A bounty hunter captures fugitives for a monetary reward.
Cause Lawyer
Cause Lawyer, is a lawyer dedicated to the usage of law for the promotion of social change.
Cause Lawyer, is a lawyer dedicated to the usage of law for the promotion of social change.
Cause lawyer
A cause lawyer, also known as a public interest lawyer or social lawyer, is a lawyer dedicated to the usage of law for the promotion of social change.
A cause lawyer, also known as a public interest lawyer or social lawyer, is a lawyer dedicated to the usage of law for the promotion of social change.
Certified Paralegal
Certified Paralegal is the title of qualified paralegals in the United States who have passed the Certified Paralegal Exam and have met additional education and experience requirements for certi...
Certified Paralegal is the title of qualified paralegals in the United States who have passed the Certified Paralegal Exam and have met additional education and experience requirements for certi...
Chancellor (ecclesiastical)
Two quite distinct officials of some Christian churches have the title Chancellor.
Two quite distinct officials of some Christian churches have the title Chancellor.
Chancellor of Justice
In some countries, the Chancellor of Justice is a government official responsible for supervising the lawfulness of government actions.
In some countries, the Chancellor of Justice is a government official responsible for supervising the lawfulness of government actions.
Charles H. Constable
Judge Charles H. Constable was an Attorney, Illinois State Senator, Judge, and real estate entrepreneur.
Judge Charles H. Constable was an Attorney, Illinois State Senator, Judge, and real estate entrepreneur.
Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters is the professional body representing loss adjusters in the United Kingdom and overseas.
The Chartered Institute of Loss Adjusters is the professional body representing loss adjusters in the United Kingdom and overseas.
Chief judge
Chief Judge is a title that can refer to the highest-ranking judge of a court that has more than one judge.
Chief Judge is a title that can refer to the highest-ranking judge of a court that has more than one judge.
Chief Justice
The Chief Justice in many countries is the name for the presiding member of a Supreme Court in Commonwealth or other countries with an Anglo-Saxon justice system based on English common law, suc...
The Chief Justice in many countries is the name for the presiding member of a Supreme Court in Commonwealth or other countries with an Anglo-Saxon justice system based on English common law, suc...
Chief Justice of Belize
The Chief Justice of Belize is the head of the Supreme Court of Belize.
The Chief Justice of Belize is the head of the Supreme Court of Belize.
Chief Justice of the United States
The Chief Justice of the United States is the head of the United States federal court system and the chief judge of the Supreme Court of the United States.
The Chief Justice of the United States is the head of the United States federal court system and the chief judge of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Chief legal officer
A chief legal officer (CLO) is the highest-ranking corporate officer concerning legal affairs of a corporation or agency.
A chief legal officer (CLO) is the highest-ranking corporate officer concerning legal affairs of a corporation or agency.
Chief magistrate
Chief Magistrate is a generic designation for a public official whose office—individual or collegial—is the highest in his or her class, in either of the fundamental meanings of Magistrate: as a...
Chief Magistrate is a generic designation for a public official whose office—individual or collegial—is the highest in his or her class, in either of the fundamental meanings of Magistrate: as a...
Citizen Observer
A citizen observer is a resident appointed by the Chief of Police, or by the Deputy Sheriff, who has met the specific application, background and training requirements for patrolling his or her ...
A citizen observer is a resident appointed by the Chief of Police, or by the Deputy Sheriff, who has met the specific application, background and training requirements for patrolling his or her ...
Claims adjuster
Claims adjusters investigate insurance claims by interviewing the claimant and witnesses, consulting police and hospital records, and inspecting property damage to determine the extent of the co...
Claims adjusters investigate insurance claims by interviewing the claimant and witnesses, consulting police and hospital records, and inspecting property damage to determine the extent of the co...
Commissioner
Commissioner is in principle the title given to a member of a commission or to an individual who has been given a commission.
Commissioner is in principle the title given to a member of a commission or to an individual who has been given a commission.
Commissioner of deeds
A Commissioner of Deeds is an officer having authority to take affidavits, depositions, acknowledgments of deeds, etc., for use in the state by which the person is appointed.
A Commissioner of Deeds is an officer having authority to take affidavits, depositions, acknowledgments of deeds, etc., for use in the state by which the person is appointed.
Common Serjeant of London
The Common Serjeant of London (full title The Serjeant-at-Law in the Common Hall) is an ancient British legal office, first recorded in 1291, and is the second most senior permanent judge ...
The Common Serjeant of London (full title The Serjeant-at-Law in the Common Hall) is an ancient British legal office, first recorded in 1291, and is the second most senior permanent judge ...
Company secretary
A Company Secretary is a senior position in a private sector company or public sector organisation, normally in the form of a managerial position or above.
A Company Secretary is a senior position in a private sector company or public sector organisation, normally in the form of a managerial position or above.
Conservator (religion)
A Conservator was a judge delegated by the pope to defend certain classes of persons — as universities, Catholic religious orders, chapters, the poor — from manifest or notorious injury or viole...
A Conservator was a judge delegated by the pope to defend certain classes of persons — as universities, Catholic religious orders, chapters, the poor — from manifest or notorious injury or viole...
Conservator of the peace
A conservator of the peace is defined as a public official authorized to conserve and maintain the public peace.
A conservator of the peace is defined as a public official authorized to conserve and maintain the public peace.
Conservatorship
Conservatorship is a legal concept in the United States of America, where an entity or organization is subjected to the legal control of an external entity or organization, known as a conserv...
Conservatorship is a legal concept in the United States of America, where an entity or organization is subjected to the legal control of an external entity or organization, known as a conserv...
Conveyancer
In Commonwealth countries, a conveyancer is a specialist lawyer who specializes in the legal aspects of buying and selling real property, or conveyancing.
In Commonwealth countries, a conveyancer is a specialist lawyer who specializes in the legal aspects of buying and selling real property, or conveyancing.
Coroner
A coroner (or forensics examiner) is responsible for investigating and determining the cause of death, particularly death that occurs under unusual circumstances.
A coroner (or forensics examiner) is responsible for investigating and determining the cause of death, particularly death that occurs under unusual circumstances.
Corporation Counsel
The Corporation Counsel is the title given to the chief legal officer in some municipal and county jurisdictions, who handles civil claims against the city, including negotiating settlements and...
The Corporation Counsel is the title given to the chief legal officer in some municipal and county jurisdictions, who handles civil claims against the city, including negotiating settlements and...
Costs lawyer
In English law, a costs lawyer is a legal professional who has attained rights of audience and rights to conduct costs litigation.
In English law, a costs lawyer is a legal professional who has attained rights of audience and rights to conduct costs litigation.
County clerk
The term "county clerk" has been commonly applied, in several English-speaking countries, to an official of a county government.
The term "county clerk" has been commonly applied, in several English-speaking countries, to an official of a county government.
Court clerk
A court clerk (British English clerk to the court; American English clerk of the court or clerk of court) is an officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining ...
A court clerk (British English clerk to the court; American English clerk of the court or clerk of court) is an officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining ...
Court reporter
A court reporter or court stenographer, also called "stenotype operator", "shorthand reporter" or "law reporter", is a person whose occupation is to transcribe spoken or recorded speech in...
A court reporter or court stenographer, also called "stenotype operator", "shorthand reporter" or "law reporter", is a person whose occupation is to transcribe spoken or recorded speech in...
Court usher
A court usher is a position in a law court.
A court usher is a position in a law court.
Criminal defense lawyer
A criminal defense lawyer is a lawyer specializing in the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal conduct.
A criminal defense lawyer is a lawyer specializing in the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal conduct.
Crown attorney
Crown Attorneys or Crown Counsel (or, in Alberta, Crown Prosecutors) are the prosecutors in the legal system of Canada.
Crown Attorneys or Crown Counsel (or, in Alberta, Crown Prosecutors) are the prosecutors in the legal system of Canada.
Crown Prosecutor (Australia)
Crown Prosecutors are the public prosecutors in the legal system of Australia.
Crown Prosecutors are the public prosecutors in the legal system of Australia.
Deputy Attorney General
Deputy Attorney General (DAG) is the second-highest-ranking official in a department of justice or of law, in various governments of the world.
Deputy Attorney General (DAG) is the second-highest-ranking official in a department of justice or of law, in various governments of the world.
Devil's advocate
In common parlance, a devil's advocate is someone who, given a certain argument, takes a position he or she does not necessarily agree with, just for the sake of argument.
In common parlance, a devil's advocate is someone who, given a certain argument, takes a position he or she does not necessarily agree with, just for the sake of argument.
Doctors' Commons
Doctors' Commons, also called the College of Civilians, was a society of lawyers practising civil law in London.
Doctors' Commons, also called the College of Civilians, was a society of lawyers practising civil law in London.
Document review
Document review is a task performed by attorneys in anticipation of legal proceedings or during the discovery phase of litigation.
Document review is a task performed by attorneys in anticipation of legal proceedings or during the discovery phase of litigation.
Duty counsel
In Ontario, Canada a duty counsel is a lawyer paid by Legal Aid Ontario who provides limited legal services in criminal, family law and child protection matters to people who arrive at court wit...
In Ontario, Canada a duty counsel is a lawyer paid by Legal Aid Ontario who provides limited legal services in criminal, family law and child protection matters to people who arrive at court wit...
Duty solicitor
In the several Commonwealth countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, a duty solicitor is a solicitor whose services are available to a person either suspected ...
In the several Commonwealth countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada, a duty solicitor is a solicitor whose services are available to a person either suspected ...
Election agent
In elections in the United Kingdom, as well as in certain other similar political systems such as India's, an election agent is the person legally responsible for the conduct of a candidate's po...
In elections in the United Kingdom, as well as in certain other similar political systems such as India's, an election agent is the person legally responsible for the conduct of a candidate's po...
ENotary
An eNotary is a Notary Public who notarizes documents electronically.
An eNotary is a Notary Public who notarizes documents electronically.
Executioner
A judicial executioner is a person who carries out a death sentence ordered by the state or other legal authority, which was known in feudal terminology as high justice.
A judicial executioner is a person who carries out a death sentence ordered by the state or other legal authority, which was known in feudal terminology as high justice.
Executor
An executor, in the broadest sense, is one who carries something out (in other words, one who is responsible for executing a task).
An executor, in the broadest sense, is one who carries something out (in other words, one who is responsible for executing a task).
Executorial trustee
An executorial trustee is someone who is appointed to be an executor (the person who carries out the directions set forth in a will) and also be a trustee of an estate after the executors duties...
An executorial trustee is someone who is appointed to be an executor (the person who carries out the directions set forth in a will) and also be a trustee of an estate after the executors duties...
Fiduciary
A fiduciary duty is a legal or ethical relationship of confidence or trust between two or more parties.
A fiduciary duty is a legal or ethical relationship of confidence or trust between two or more parties.
Fused profession
Fused profession is a term relating to jurisdictions where the legal profession is not divided between barristers and solicitors.
Fused profession is a term relating to jurisdictions where the legal profession is not divided between barristers and solicitors.
General Register Office
General Register Office, in England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and other Commonwealth nations, is the government agency responsible for civil registration - the recording of vital records suc...
General Register Office, in England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and other Commonwealth nations, is the government agency responsible for civil registration - the recording of vital records suc...
Herald
A herald, or, more correctly, a herald of arms, is an officer of arms, ranking between pursuivant and king of arms.
A herald, or, more correctly, a herald of arms, is an officer of arms, ranking between pursuivant and king of arms.
Insolvency practitioner
In the United Kingdom, only an authorised or licensed Insolvency Practitioner (usually abbreviated to IP) may be appointed in relation to formal insolvency procedures.
In the United Kingdom, only an authorised or licensed Insolvency Practitioner (usually abbreviated to IP) may be appointed in relation to formal insolvency procedures.
Jailhouse lawyer
Jailhouse lawyer is a colloquial term in North American English to refer to an inmate in a jail or other prison who, though usually never having practiced law nor having any formal legal trainin...
Jailhouse lawyer is a colloquial term in North American English to refer to an inmate in a jail or other prison who, though usually never having practiced law nor having any formal legal trainin...
Judge
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges.
A judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges.
Judge's associate
In a court of law in Australia, a judge's associate is a trained lawyer who assists the judge with administrative and legal work.
In a court of law in Australia, a judge's associate is a trained lawyer who assists the judge with administrative and legal work.
Judicial intern
In the United States, a judicial intern is usually a law student or sometimes a recent law school graduate who provides assistance to a judge and/or law clerks in researching and writing issues ...
In the United States, a judicial intern is usually a law student or sometimes a recent law school graduate who provides assistance to a judge and/or law clerks in researching and writing issues ...
Judicial officer
A judicial officer is a person with the responsibilities and powers to facilitate, arbitrate, preside over, and make decisions and directions in regard to the application of the law.
A judicial officer is a person with the responsibilities and powers to facilitate, arbitrate, preside over, and make decisions and directions in regard to the application of the law.
Judicial scrivener
Judicial scriveners,, are one of the legal professions in Japan and South Korea.
Judicial scriveners,, are one of the legal professions in Japan and South Korea.
Justice of the peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace.
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace.
Justice of the Peace
A Justice of the Peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace.
A Justice of the Peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace.
Justice practitioner
A Justice and Public Safety Practitioner is a local, state, tribal, or federal government employee who is in the practice of providing, administering or promoting justice and public safety servi...
A Justice and Public Safety Practitioner is a local, state, tribal, or federal government employee who is in the practice of providing, administering or promoting justice and public safety servi...
Justices' Clerk
A Justices' Clerk is an official of the magistrates' court in England and Wales whose primary role is to provide legal advice to justices of the peace.
A Justices' Clerk is an official of the magistrates' court in England and Wales whose primary role is to provide legal advice to justices of the peace.
Justices' clerk
A justices' clerk is an official of the magistrates' court in England and Wales whose primary role is to provide legal advice to justices of the peace.
A justices' clerk is an official of the magistrates' court in England and Wales whose primary role is to provide legal advice to justices of the peace.
Keeper of the Seals
The title Keeper of the Seals or equivalent is used in several contexts, denoting the person entitled to keep and authorize use of the Great Seal of a given country.
The title Keeper of the Seals or equivalent is used in several contexts, denoting the person entitled to keep and authorize use of the Great Seal of a given country.
Landman (oil worker)
In the United States and Canada, a landman or "petroleum landman" is an individual who performs various services for oil and gas exploration companies.
In the United States and Canada, a landman or "petroleum landman" is an individual who performs various services for oil and gas exploration companies.
Law clerk
A law clerk or a judicial clerk is a person who provides assistance to a judge or a licensed attorney in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions.
A law clerk or a judicial clerk is a person who provides assistance to a judge or a licensed attorney in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions.
Law costs draftsman
In English law, a law costs draftsman is a specialist lawyer who settles the legal costs of a court case.
In English law, a law costs draftsman is a specialist lawyer who settles the legal costs of a court case.
Law enforcement officer
A law enforcement officer, in North America, is any public-sector employee or agent whose duties involve the enforcement of laws.
A law enforcement officer, in North America, is any public-sector employee or agent whose duties involve the enforcement of laws.
Law of agency
The law of agency is an area of [commercial law
Dealing with a contractual or quasi-contractual, or non-contractual set of relationships when a person, called the agent, is authorized to...
The law of agency is an area of [commercial law
Dealing with a contractual or quasi-contractual, or non-contractual set of relationships when a person, called the agent, is authorized to...
Lawspeaker
A lawspeaker (Swedish: lagman, Old Swedish: laghmaþer or laghman, Danish: lagmand, Norwegian: lagmann, Icelandic: lög(sögu)maður, Faroese: løgmaður) is a unique Scand...
A lawspeaker (Swedish: lagman, Old Swedish: laghmaþer or laghman, Danish: lagmand, Norwegian: lagmann, Icelandic: lög(sögu)maður, Faroese: løgmaður) is a unique Scand...
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law."
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law."
Lay judge
A lay judge is a person assisting a judge in a trial.
A lay judge is a person assisting a judge in a trial.
Legal administrator
A legal administrator is a non-attorney law office employee or law office manager responsible for a law firm's overall day-to-day operations.
A legal administrator is a non-attorney law office employee or law office manager responsible for a law firm's overall day-to-day operations.
Legal advice
In the common law, legal advice is the giving of a formal opinion regarding the substance or procedure of the law by an officer of the court (such as solicitor or barrister), ordinarily in excha...
In the common law, legal advice is the giving of a formal opinion regarding the substance or procedure of the law by an officer of the court (such as solicitor or barrister), ordinarily in excha...
Legal cashier
A Legal Cashier is a specialized type of bookkeeper for law firms responsible for the accounting and finance functions of a solicitor's practice such as recording day-to-day financial transactio...
A Legal Cashier is a specialized type of bookkeeper for law firms responsible for the accounting and finance functions of a solicitor's practice such as recording day-to-day financial transactio...
Legal document assistant
A legal document assistant (LDA, also commonly known as "document technician," "legal document preparer," "legal technician," "online legal document provider" and "legal document clerk") i...
A legal document assistant (LDA, also commonly known as "document technician," "legal document preparer," "legal technician," "online legal document provider" and "legal document clerk") i...
Legal executive
Legal executives are trained and qualified legal professionals in England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong who often specialise in a particular...
Legal executives are trained and qualified legal professionals in England & Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong who often specialise in a particular...
Legal guardian
A legal guardian is a person who has the legal authority to care for the personal and property interests of another person, called a ward.
A legal guardian is a person who has the legal authority to care for the personal and property interests of another person, called a ward.
Legal management
The Legal Management is a social sciences discipline that is designed for students interested in the study of State and its elements, Law, Law Practice, Legal Research and Jurisprudence, legal P...
The Legal Management is a social sciences discipline that is designed for students interested in the study of State and its elements, Law, Law Practice, Legal Research and Jurisprudence, legal P...
Legal nurse consultant
A legal nurse consultant is a registered nurse who uses expertise as a health care provider and specialized training to consult on medical-related legal cases.
A legal nurse consultant is a registered nurse who uses expertise as a health care provider and specialized training to consult on medical-related legal cases.
Legal outsourcing
Legal Process Outsourcing refers to the practice of a law firm or corporation obtaining legal support services from an outside law firm or legal support services company.
Legal Process Outsourcing refers to the practice of a law firm or corporation obtaining legal support services from an outside law firm or legal support services company.
Legal procurator
A legal procurator is a lawyer in Malta who assists advocates in lawsuits in courts of various levels.
A legal procurator is a lawyer in Malta who assists advocates in lawsuits in courts of various levels.
Legal profession in Puerto Rico
The Legal profession in Puerto Rico it is practiced in both the state level and the federal level.
The Legal profession in Puerto Rico it is practiced in both the state level and the federal level.
Legal profession in Thailand
The legal profession in Thailand is divided among various types of professionals.
The legal profession in Thailand is divided among various types of professionals.
Legal Professions
Foreword: There are two distinct branches under the legal system in England and Wales, that of solicitors and barristers.
Foreword: There are two distinct branches under the legal system in England and Wales, that of solicitors and barristers.
Legal professions in England and Wales
Legal professions in England and Wales are divided between two distinct branches under the legal system, those of solicitors and barristers.
Legal professions in England and Wales are divided between two distinct branches under the legal system, those of solicitors and barristers.
Legal secretary
A legal secretary is a particular category of worker within the legal profession.
A legal secretary is a particular category of worker within the legal profession.
Legislator
A legislator (or lawmaker) is a person who writes and passes laws, especially someone who is a member of a legislature.
A legislator (or lawmaker) is a person who writes and passes laws, especially someone who is a member of a legislature.
Licensed Conveyancer
A Licensed Conveyancer is a specialist legal professional in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia or South Africa who has been trained to deal with all aspects of property law.
A Licensed Conveyancer is a specialist legal professional in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia or South Africa who has been trained to deal with all aspects of property law.
Literary executor
A literary executor is a person with decision-making power in respect of a literary estate.
A literary executor is a person with decision-making power in respect of a literary estate.
Logographer (legal)
The title of logographer (from the Ancient Greek λογογράφος, logographos, a compound of λόγος, logos, 'word', and γράφω, grapho, 'write') was applied to professional authors of judic...
The title of logographer (from the Ancient Greek λογογράφος, logographos, a compound of λόγος, logos, 'word', and γράφω, grapho, 'write') was applied to professional authors of judic...
Magistrate
A magistrate is an officer of the state; in modern usage the term usually refers to a judge.
A magistrate is an officer of the state; in modern usage the term usually refers to a judge.
Mareşal (Turkey)
Mareşal (Marshal) is the highest rank in the Army of Turkey, the Turkish Armed Forces.
Mareşal (Marshal) is the highest rank in the Army of Turkey, the Turkish Armed Forces.
Marshal
Marshal (also spelled marshall, more commonly in British English than American English), is a word used in several official titles of various branches of society.
Marshal (also spelled marshall, more commonly in British English than American English), is a word used in several official titles of various branches of society.
Master (judiciary)
A Master is judicial officer found in the superior courts of England & Wales and in numerous other jurisdictions based on the common law tradition.
A Master is judicial officer found in the superior courts of England & Wales and in numerous other jurisdictions based on the common law tradition.
National Association of Professional Process Servers
The National Association of Professional Process Servers is the nation’s largest community of professional process servers devoted to maintaining high ethical standards to the courts, parties an...
The National Association of Professional Process Servers is the nation’s largest community of professional process servers devoted to maintaining high ethical standards to the courts, parties an...
Notary public
A notary public in the common law world is a public officer constituted by law to serve the public in non-contentious matters usually concerned with estates, deeds, powers-of-attorney, and forei...
A notary public in the common law world is a public officer constituted by law to serve the public in non-contentious matters usually concerned with estates, deeds, powers-of-attorney, and forei...
Of counsel
Of counsel is often the title of an attorney who is employed by a law firm or an organization, but is not an associate or a partner.
Of counsel is often the title of an attorney who is employed by a law firm or an organization, but is not an associate or a partner.
Officer of the court
The generic term officer of the court applies to all those who, in some degree in function of their professional or similar qualifications, have a legal part—and hence legal and deontological ob...
The generic term officer of the court applies to all those who, in some degree in function of their professional or similar qualifications, have a legal part—and hence legal and deontological ob...
Official Receiver
An officer of the Insolvency Service of the United Kingdom, the Official Receiver is an officer of the court to which he is attached.
An officer of the Insolvency Service of the United Kingdom, the Official Receiver is an officer of the court to which he is attached.
Ombudsman
An ombudsman is a person who acts as a trusted intermediary between either the state or an organization, and some internal or external constituency, while representing not only but mostly the br...
An ombudsman is a person who acts as a trusted intermediary between either the state or an organization, and some internal or external constituency, while representing not only but mostly the br...
Paralegal
Paralegal a paraprofessional who assists qualified lawyers in their legal work.
Paralegal a paraprofessional who assists qualified lawyers in their legal work.
Parliamentary Counsel
Parliamentary counsel are lawyers who prepare legislation that it is proposed to pass into law.
Parliamentary counsel are lawyers who prepare legislation that it is proposed to pass into law.
Patent attorney
A patent attorney is an attorney who has the specialized qualifications necessary for representing clients in obtaining patents and acting in all matters and procedures relating to patent law an...
A patent attorney is an attorney who has the specialized qualifications necessary for representing clients in obtaining patents and acting in all matters and procedures relating to patent law an...
Patent engineer
A patent engineer or patent scientist is a patent law professional that is typically involved in preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
A patent engineer or patent scientist is a patent law professional that is typically involved in preparing and prosecuting patent applications.
Patent examiner
A patent examiner is an employee, usually a civil servant, working at a patent office.
A patent examiner is an employee, usually a civil servant, working at a patent office.
Peace Commissioner
Peace Commissioner is discretionary appointment in Ireland by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
Peace Commissioner is discretionary appointment in Ireland by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform.
Police
The police are a constituted body of persons empowered by the state to enforce the law, protect property, and limit civil disorder.
The police are a constituted body of persons empowered by the state to enforce the law, protect property, and limit civil disorder.
Power of appointment
A power of appointment is a term most frequently used in the law of wills to describe the ability of the testator to select a person who will be given the authority to dispose of certain propert...
A power of appointment is a term most frequently used in the law of wills to describe the ability of the testator to select a person who will be given the authority to dispose of certain propert...
Pro se clerk
A pro se clerk is a clerk of the court, employed by the court and found in the courthouse.
A pro se clerk is a clerk of the court, employed by the court and found in the courthouse.
Process agent
A process agent is a representative upon whom court papers may be served.
A process agent is a representative upon whom court papers may be served.
Proctor
Proctor, an English variant of the word procurator, is a person who takes charge of, or acts for, another.
Proctor, an English variant of the word procurator, is a person who takes charge of, or acts for, another.
Procurator General of Macau
Procurator General of Macau is the senior law officer of Macau.
Procurator General of Macau is the senior law officer of Macau.
Property manager
A property manager or estate manager is a person or firm charged with operating a real estate property for a fee, when the owner is unable to personally attend to such details, or is not i...
A property manager or estate manager is a person or firm charged with operating a real estate property for a fee, when the owner is unable to personally attend to such details, or is not i...
Prosecutor
The prosecutor is the chief legal representative of the prosecution in countries with either the common law adversarial system, or the civil law inquisitorial system.
The prosecutor is the chief legal representative of the prosecution in countries with either the common law adversarial system, or the civil law inquisitorial system.
Prothonotary
The word prothonotary is recorded in English since 1447, as "principal clerk of a court," from L.L. prothonotarius (c.400), from Greek protonotarios "first scribe," originally the chief ...
The word prothonotary is recorded in English since 1447, as "principal clerk of a court," from L.L. prothonotarius (c.400), from Greek protonotarios "first scribe," originally the chief ...
Public adjuster
A public adjuster is an insurance claims adjuster who is an advocate for the policyholder in appraising and negotiating a first party insurance claim.
A public adjuster is an insurance claims adjuster who is an advocate for the policyholder in appraising and negotiating a first party insurance claim.
Public procurator
A public procurator is an officer of a state charged with both the investigation and prosecution of crime.
A public procurator is an officer of a state charged with both the investigation and prosecution of crime.
Public trustee
The public trustee is an office established pursuant to national (and, where applicable, state or territory) statute, to act as a trustee, usually where a sum is required to be deposited as secu...
The public trustee is an office established pursuant to national (and, where applicable, state or territory) statute, to act as a trustee, usually where a sum is required to be deposited as secu...
Puisne Justice
A Puisne Justice or Puisne Judge (—as its derivative, "puny"—derived from the French puisné (modern puîné) "junior") is the title for a regular member of a Court.
A Puisne Justice or Puisne Judge (—as its derivative, "puny"—derived from the French puisné (modern puîné) "junior") is the title for a regular member of a Court.
Pupil master
A pupil master (or pupilmaster or pupil-master) is an experienced barrister who takes charge of the training of a newly called barrister.
A pupil master (or pupilmaster or pupil-master) is an experienced barrister who takes charge of the training of a newly called barrister.
Receivership
In law, receivership is the situation in which an institution or enterprise is being held by a receiver, a person "placed in the custodial responsibility for the property of others, includ...
In law, receivership is the situation in which an institution or enterprise is being held by a receiver, a person "placed in the custodial responsibility for the property of others, includ...
Recorder (judge)
A Recorder is a judicial officer in England and Wales.
A Recorder is a judicial officer in England and Wales.
Recorder (legal office)
The term Recorder refers to the highest legal officer of a particular area.
The term Recorder refers to the highest legal officer of a particular area.
Recorder of deeds
Recorder of deeds is a government office tasked with maintaining public records and documents, especially records relating to real estate ownership that provide persons other than the owner of...
Recorder of deeds is a government office tasked with maintaining public records and documents, especially records relating to real estate ownership that provide persons other than the owner of...
Registrar of Companies
The Registrar of Companies for England, Wales & Scotland is the official responsible for Companies House, which deals with all filings relating to the Companies Act 1985 to 2006, ensuring the do...
The Registrar of Companies for England, Wales & Scotland is the official responsible for Companies House, which deals with all filings relating to the Companies Act 1985 to 2006, ensuring the do...
Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Affairs, also called Government Affairs, is a profession within regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy, and banking.
Regulatory Affairs, also called Government Affairs, is a profession within regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy, and banking.
Regulatory affairs
Regulatory affairs, also called government affairs, is a profession within regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy, and banking.
Regulatory affairs, also called government affairs, is a profession within regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy, and banking.
Reporter of decisions
The Reporter of Decisions (sometimes known by other titles, such as Official Reporter or State Reporter) is the official responsible for publishing the decisions of a court.
The Reporter of Decisions (sometimes known by other titles, such as Official Reporter or State Reporter) is the official responsible for publishing the decisions of a court.
Secretary for Justice (Hong Kong)
The Secretary for Justiceis a member of the Hong Kong Government responsible for prosecutions and legal matters.
The Secretary for Justiceis a member of the Hong Kong Government responsible for prosecutions and legal matters.
Senior General Counsel
Senior General Counsel is the chief public prosecutor at the federal level in Canada.
Senior General Counsel is the chief public prosecutor at the federal level in Canada.
Service of process
Service of process is the procedure employed to give legal notice to a person of a court or administrative body's exercise of its jurisdiction over that person so as to enable that person to res...
Service of process is the procedure employed to give legal notice to a person of a court or administrative body's exercise of its jurisdiction over that person so as to enable that person to res...
Shpoonkle
Shpoonkle.com is an interactive reverse auction web site that provides a marketplace where lawyers and potential clients can connect.
Shpoonkle.com is an interactive reverse auction web site that provides a marketplace where lawyers and potential clients can connect.
Signing agent
In American law, a signing agent or courtesy signer is an agent whose function is to obtain a formal signature of an appearer to a document.
In American law, a signing agent or courtesy signer is an agent whose function is to obtain a formal signature of an appearer to a document.
Solicitor
A solicitor is a lawyer who traditionally deals with any legal matter including conducting proceedings in courts.
A solicitor is a lawyer who traditionally deals with any legal matter including conducting proceedings in courts.
Solicitor advocate
Solicitor advocate is the title used by a solicitor who is qualified to represent clients as an advocate in the higher courts in England and Wales or in Scotland.
Solicitor advocate is the title used by a solicitor who is qualified to represent clients as an advocate in the higher courts in England and Wales or in Scotland.
Speaker (politics)
The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body.
The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body.
Special advocate
In the United Kingdom a Special Advocate is a lawyer usually a barrister or advocate, sometimes a solicitor, who has special rights of audience in accessing evidence that is otherwise restricted...
In the United Kingdom a Special Advocate is a lawyer usually a barrister or advocate, sometimes a solicitor, who has special rights of audience in accessing evidence that is otherwise restricted...
Special agent
Special agent is usually the title for a detective or investigator for a state, county, municipal, federal or tribal government.
Special agent is usually the title for a detective or investigator for a state, county, municipal, federal or tribal government.
Special master
In law, a special master is an authority appointed by a judge to make sure that judicial orders are actually followed.
In law, a special master is an authority appointed by a judge to make sure that judicial orders are actually followed.
Special prosecutor
A special prosecutor generally is a lawyer from outside the government appointed by an attorney general or, in the United States, by Congress to investigate a government official for misconduct ...
A special prosecutor generally is a lawyer from outside the government appointed by an attorney general or, in the United States, by Congress to investigate a government official for misconduct ...
Special referee
In law, a special referee acts as a judge on matters of fact only.
In law, a special referee acts as a judge on matters of fact only.
State Counsel (Sri Lanka)
A State Counsel is the public prosecutor in the legal system of Sri Lanka.
A State Counsel is the public prosecutor in the legal system of Sri Lanka.
Steuerberater
Steuerberater is the professional license for tax advisors in Germany and in Austria.
Steuerberater is the professional license for tax advisors in Germany and in Austria.
Surveying
Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between...
Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between...
Tax advisor
A tax advisor is a financial expert specially trained in tax law.
A tax advisor is a financial expert specially trained in tax law.
Taxor
A Taxor was a representative of the University of Cambridge who exercised the University's rights to intervene in trade in the town of Cambridge, England.
A Taxor was a representative of the University of Cambridge who exercised the University's rights to intervene in trade in the town of Cambridge, England.
Trademark attorney
A trademark attorney is a person who is qualified to act in matters involving trademark law and practice and provide legal advice on trade mark and design matters.
A trademark attorney is a person who is qualified to act in matters involving trademark law and practice and provide legal advice on trade mark and design matters.
Trademark examiner
A trademark examiner is an attorney employed by a government entity such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to determine whether an applicant should be permitted to receive...
A trademark examiner is an attorney employed by a government entity such as the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to determine whether an applicant should be permitted to receive...
Trainee solicitor
In the United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong and certain other English common law jurisdictions, a trainee solicitor is a prospective lawyer undergoing professional training at a law firm to qual...
In the United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong and certain other English common law jurisdictions, a trainee solicitor is a prospective lawyer undergoing professional training at a law firm to qual...
Trustee (legal)
Trustee is a legal term for a holder of property on behalf of a beneficiary.
Trustee is a legal term for a holder of property on behalf of a beneficiary.
Trustee in bankruptcy
A trustee in bankruptcy is an entity, often an individual, in charge of administering a bankruptcy estate.
A trustee in bankruptcy is an entity, often an individual, in charge of administering a bankruptcy estate.
Vocational expert
A Vocational expert is an expert in the areas of vocational rehabilitation, vocational and earning capacity, lost earnings, cost of replacement labor and lost ability/time in performing househol...
A Vocational expert is an expert in the areas of vocational rehabilitation, vocational and earning capacity, lost earnings, cost of replacement labor and lost ability/time in performing househol...
Whip (politics)
A whip is an official in a political party whose primary purpose is to ensure party discipline in a legislature.
A whip is an official in a political party whose primary purpose is to ensure party discipline in a legislature.